On 22nd February 2021, Dr. Jimmy Gupta conducted an online awareness session on Organ Donation for Rotary Members of Indore in association with Kidney Federation of India. Father Davis Chiramel was guest of honour for the session spoke about his journey and achievements.
Dr. Jimmy introduced MOHAN Foundation its Mission, Vision and then she explained the concept of organ and tissue donation. Then she explained types of death i.e. cardiac death, brain death. She also explained in detail about brain death declaration through Apnoea test and procedure of deceased organ donation and live organ donation. She elaborated procedure of skin, eye and bone donation to the members and youngsters of the club.
After that Dr. Jimmy explained Barriers of organ donation i.e. myths and facts related to Organ Donation and how it impacts on Organ Donation. She also explained about the Donor Card and how one can become an Organ Donor and elaborated the volunteering training activities conducted by MOHAN Foundation for volunteers interested to support the noble cause of organ donation. Dr. Jimmy answered all the queries of the participants promptly.
Dr. Jimmy spoke thereafter, inviting the participants to join MOHAN Foundation's internship and volunteering program. Details of Organ Donation Helpline No 1800 103 7100 was also shared. Online link to the donor card was shared in order to enable the public to take pledge. About 100 participants attended session & pledged online to become Organ Donor. Lastly Mr. Mathew gave vote of thanks to Dr. Jimmy for conducting the valuable session.
We would like to thank Rtn Mathew Abraham (Rotary Club), Bishop Chacko and Father Davis Chiramel, Mr. Roy (Kidney Federation of India) for inviting us and supporting the cause of Organ Donation.
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